But photographs on Instagram and Facebook show Kamil has also appeared to have made himself at home, parking his Mercedes car in the driveway of the five bedroom house, with his 24-year-old girlfriend Faye having even thrown a surprise birthday party for her new beau at the impressive property.

Posting pictures from the property’s kitchen, Kamil, 23, boasted: “Came in to one hell of a present.

The disgraced footballer had previously accepted a bid well below the original asking price of £1.85m but was forced to put it back up for sale when the buyer pulled out.

Describing Tollgate Lodge as a home “characterised by space, light and luxury”, estate agents said the home, designed by award-winning architect Colin Wardle in 2009, included balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows.

Described as “primarily a family home”, the property includes an open plan kitchen and a sunken patio area for outdoor eating.